Saturday 7 July 2018

‘Staycations’ are the in-thing this summer

Allison Homes staycation
As the British summer weather becomes increasingly reliable, more and more of us are staying at home to holiday rather than travel abroad.

Especially since the current heatwave is set to continue for a few more weeks.

There are some great destinations in the UK for a holiday – from Cornwall to the Western Isles. But staying in the UK for holiday comes with its own problems, particularly when it comes to insurance.

According to recent research over 60 per cent of people who stayed in the UK did not insure themselves adequately.

You wouldn’t dream of going abroad without adequate insurance. But millions of holiday makers are potentially at risk during their summer staycations should something go wrong such as a missed train, loss or damage of personal items, or hotel cancellations, according to personal lines insurer Liverpool Victoria.

Things that you can get cover for a staycation include cancellation; personal effects/baggage, medical emergency, travel delay/abandonment and personal liability.

But where can you go? With award-winning beaches, internationally acclaimed cultural and historical attractions and 15 national parks, the British Isles have something for everyone.

Go here for a list of Britain’s best beaches and resorts.

If you prefer being more active and hillwalking and rambling are more your thing here is information about what the UK’s national parks have to offer.

If a city break is more your cup of tea this blog has more information.

And everywhere you turn in the UK there is culture and history to enjoy.

You might even visit a showhome or two while you are away!